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Name of varietal: Dolcetto
 
Common synonyms: Beaina, Bignola, Bignonina, Cassolo, Dolcetta, Dolsin, Douce Noir, Nibio, Orneasco, Uva d’Acqui, Uva del Monferrato, Uva di Ovada, Uva di Roccagrimalda
 
Parentage of the grape: Indigenous to Piedmont, Italy
 
History of the grape: The name means “little sweet one” in Italian. Dolcetto, along with Barbera and Nebbiolo is one of the prized grapes of the Piedmont region in Italy, with evidence that it has been growing there for many centuries. It had been traditionally produced as a light (both in color and weight) table wine. More recently the trend is for bolder versions made from grapes that have been given a longer hang time to amplify their power and ageworthiness, but this also results in raising its alcohol levels. For this reason, Dolcetto can now be found in the traditional light style as well as big concentrated styles. Wines labeled “Superiore” are often a good tip that these are older Read more »

Castello del Poggio Dolcetto Monferrato
Winery: Castello del Poggio
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Monferrato
Type: Table Wines

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Tomato Chutney

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G.D. Vajra Nebbiolo Blend Langhe DOC Rosso
Winery: G.D. Vajra
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Langhe
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken and Chorizo Stew

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Pecchenino Dolcetto Dolcetto di Dogliani Siri d'Jermu
Winery: Pecchenino
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Dolcetto Di Dogliani
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken and Dumplings

Mildly flavored dumplings complement the rich savory taste of the chicken stew in this satisfying old-fashioned favorite. Read more »

Pio Cesare Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba
Winery: Pio Cesare
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Cheddar BLT Burgers with Tarragon Russian Dressing

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Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto di Dogliani "Vigna Tecc"
Winery: Poderi Luigi Einaudi
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Dolcetto Di Dogliani
Type: Table Wines

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Beef-and-Lamb Burgers with Cheddar and Caper Remoulade

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Palmina Santa Barbara Dolcetto
Winery: Palmina Wines
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barolo » La Morra » Santa Maria
Color: Red Wines

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Celery Cheese Boats

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Marziano Abbona Dolcetto Dolcetto di Dogliani San Luigi
Winery: Marziano Abbona
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Dolcetto Di Dogliani
Type: Table Wines

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Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Mint

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Pio Cesare Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba
Winery: Pio Cesare
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Mornay Sauce

A rich, creamy white sauce with cheese. Read more »

Chionetti Dolcetto di Dogliani Briccolero
Winery: Chionetti
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Dolcetto Di Dogliani
Type: Table Wines

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Gourmandise Walnut Cheese and Crackers

Unique and tasty, this French variety of spreadable cheese is a great addition to appetizers for a party or simply when served as a snack. Read more »

Marcarini Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba Fontanazza
Winery: Marcarini
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Type: Table Wines

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Beef Sate with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Pairing with Wild Mushroom Lasagna

When the weather turns cold, not everyone is looking forward to a meat-heavy meal. While there are many alternative options for people to choose from, there is something decidedly soulful and soothing about a wild mushroom lasagna that makes it a perfe...

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Dolcetto: The perfect anyday wine

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Rizzi Dolcetto d'Alba (2010)

Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Treiso/Alba » Rizzi
Varietal: Dolcetto
Color: Red Wines
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Anna Savino

Stainless steel stunning Dolcetto. Juicy black cherries and unsweetened raspberry jam, earthy tones, dry and round with nice tannins, almondy finish

Anna Maria Abbona Dolcetto Dolcetto di Dogliani Sori Dij But (2010)

Winery: Anna Maria Abbona
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Langhe
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Anna Savino

Full of raspberries and ripe cherries. Medium-bodied but with a long velvety finish. A perfect value wine to drink with a home cooked meal! Can't go wrong with Abbona dolcettos...

Burlotto G.B. Dolcetto d'Alba (2009)

Winery: G.B. Burlotto
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

As I sat and sniffed around the edges of this glass, it reminded me of everything I love about Italian wine. The first impression was of blackberry jam and brioche, but with time in the glass, the slightest hint of barnyard and earth added dimensions t...

Marziano Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani Papa Celso Annata (2009)

Winery: Marziano Abbona
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Dolcetto Di Dogliani
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose was like a blackberry pie with black fruits, herbs and aromas of toasty savory pate brisse. On the palate, it was juicy with more blackberry and medicinal herbs. The finish was tight with woodsy notes.

Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba Vigne Monrobiolo Ruè (2010)

Winery: Bartolo Mascarello
Region: Italy » Piedmont
Varietal: Dolcetto
Color: Red Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed crushed blackberry, floral notes, wild herbs and earth with a rustic twist. On the palate, it was medium bodied with plush blackberry fruits and a bit of tart citrus, which coated the senses and lasted through the long finish. The wine'...

Marcarini Dolcetto d'Alba Boschi di Berri (2010)

Winery: Marcarini
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Anna Savino

When I first tried this vintage when if first came out it seemed too tart and young but with patience, in 2013 it has turned into a significant example of Dolcetto. Unique, elegant and structured, this dolcetto blew my mind! Coming from pre-phylloxera ...

G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba Coste & Fossati (2010)

Winery: G.D. Vajra
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Barbaresco » Alba » Dolcetto d'Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Anna Savino

a very bright and concentrated Dolcetto showing lots of red fruit flavors bursting out! Only coming from the best Dolcetto vineyards.

Valle Unite Diogene da Uve Dolcetto (2008)

Varietal: Dolcetto
Color: Red Wines
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Craig Bilodeau

This Dolcetto is a nice ruby red in color. On the palate, it has a chalky minerality with hints of roses and in which the dark fruit of blackberry, boysenberry, and blueberry is nicely balanced with the tannins, yielding a very nicely structured red th...

Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto di Dogliani "Vigna Tecc" (2009)

Winery: Poderi Luigi Einaudi
Region: Italy » Piemonte » Dolcetto Di Dogliani
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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BTKerne

Dolcetto's are still growing on me as they always have this slight bitterness that I am unfamiliar with. The only Dolcetto I have had that competes with this is the Pecchenino Siri D'Jermu. The Vigna Tecc was a concentrated inky dark magenta color poss...

Cavallotto Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna Scot (2009)

Winery: Cavallotto
Region: Italy » Piedmont
Varietal: Dolcetto
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed blackberries with minerals, soil and a whiff of black licorice at the end. On the palate, it was a perfect balance of rich concentrated blue and black fruit with juicy Dolcetto acidity and bitters. This is an excellent value and a great...

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Dolcetto on Snooth

  • June 2013

    I hear you on the Nebbiolo.  I've had some I really liked, like the ... peak by 5 minutes. My Dolcetto fondness is like my Lagrein fondness--not an epiphany wine, but it has its own character, it's not widely grown, and it never gets that expensive, so I can drink it at the top of its game whenever I like.  Plus they don't need to be the cente... Read More

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  • June 2013

    I'm going to resist the urge to say it's Petite Sirah, aka Durif, and ... impact.  I love good Dolcetto and Chionetti and Anna Maria Abbona make the best there is--both specialiize in it, although AMA also makes a little Nebbiolo.  To me, it's like Beaujolais (except I don't really love Beaujolais) in that you can get totally competent juice f... Read More

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  • May 2013

    It's just me, no virtual tasting, or live video feed but I am in Piedmont visiting wineries. So far I've been toJosetta SaffirioViettiCordero de Montezemolo Monfalletto Today I'm heaaded toElio GrassoGuido PorroMassolinoLuigi Pira I'll post some updates here on the vintages, wine's tasted, etc but in case anyone has some specific question I'll t... Read More

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  • Alna Rosso Langhe. Josetta Saffirio 2010

    May 2013

    Alna Rosso Langhe. Josetta Saffirio 2010

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    Merlot was commonly planted in the Langhe prior to WWII, so when faced with a ... ... Merlot, they do not grow Dolcetto. This was intended to be their entry level wine, something softer and easy drinking but it has proven to be very challenging to sell and may be discontinued.Slightly stemmy, earthy and focused on the nose with framing notes o... Read More

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  • Boroli Dolcetto d'Alba Madona di Como 2009

    May 2013

    Boroli Dolcetto d'Alba Madona di Como 2009

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  • Vietti Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne 2008

    May 2013

    Vietti Dolcetto Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne 2008

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  • Domenico Clerico Dolcetto d'Alba Visadi 2011

    May 2013

    Domenico Clerico Dolcetto d'Alba Visadi 2011

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    Drink Now- "The 2011 Langhe Dolcetto Visadi is gorgeous in this vintage. Sweet, silky layers of fruit caress the palate in this expressive, nuanced wine. The 2011 is a little laid back but it is very pretty just the same, as the starting point with this fruit is of a very high level. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015." Wine Advocate, 89 Points @th... Read More

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  • April 2013

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  • March 2013

    Hello! My name is Cheryl. A friend just told me about this site and I have to say I am loving it! I have mainly been a Napa Valley Cab drinker. Recently I have been introduced to Italian wine and have found I really enjoy it. So I am looking for some good suggestions on some Italian reds and any other good reds. Thanks! Read More

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  • Marziano Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani Papa Celso Annata 2009

    March 2013

    Marziano Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani Papa Celso Annata 2009

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  • Aug 22, 2010

    Hi, My name is Antoinette Celle. I am one of the California growers of Dolcetto. My father, Anthony, brought some Dolcetto vines from the Dogliani region of Piemonte, where my mother, Agnese, was born. In 1997, with the help of a friend, I had the cuttings bench-grafted onto American rootstock, and planted onto three acres. Award-winning win...

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